Tuning by Nick Toronto, Ontario, Canada nick@tuningbynick.com Dynojet 224xLC Load Control Dyno Tuning 2006 Porsche Cayman S 987 Honda K Series Engine Swap
Based on pictures, it looks like those dimpled/recessed areas on the engine cover are indeed for the Boxter. There are pins/brackets (presumably for the top) in those recessed areas on a 986/987.
Really excited to see how you get on with this bud. If all of the CAN integration and such goes well to make the car happy this will be an awesome conversion.
For the k24z7 I wonder how the Makspeed manifold would fit it looks like it might be smaller than the prl manifold, or theres a sidewinder style made by TSM race that looks like it would fit nicely
Nick, would you please show us a k-series and transmission (in transverse) next to the Porsche motor and transmission, so we can see the side-by-side for size? Then, turn them each 90 degrees and show the difference in size front-to-back (in situ). Also, please! What is the weight between a fully dressed, with trans, K24/K20, and the Porsche motor and trans? I know you weighed the car, and showed motors in the prior videos, but one dedicated episode of comparing the drivetrains would be epic (and get a billion views!) Thanks!
This is fascinating. I'm following a couple other builds using the Audi V8 as well (bolts straight to the 987 trans) but a new subframe. Options .... Very interested to see what ecu you plan to use and what the impact would be on the rest of the systems in the car. Are you building this to be a track or Street car?
@tuning by nick can you tell me parts needed 2 swap new k24 into old k24 tsx, i remember u going over this in one of your videos and i dont remember which one it was
You mention that swapping to the K series for more power than the 3.4L flat 6 Porsche engine? How so to get more power from the K series without boost than the OEM Porsche engine? I would love to know so I can do that to my kswap Civic cheaply?
I was never able to find an actual glass engine cover, they're all polycarbonate. If you go that route just be aware of how close the exhaust manifold will be, as it may be too hot and warp or discolor the clear cover.
@@tuningbynick however, it also does sit higher than you pointed to in the video, it seals very close to the top of the plastic trim, and doesn't sit on that metal lip. I'm excited to see this project move forward. I'm enjoying the reactions from both porsche and honda purists. :)
So my sidewinder manifold has the wastegate coming out of the top of it. Its an OLD peakboost manifold but i bet it would work well especially with the glass panel on the top. You can see it here when humble tuned it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1hOdOz5gs3U.html
one does not want a swap that demands a glass engine cover. the road noise these cars create is already excessive. trust me, i know. a solution to a blown engine on these cars that involves a bullet proof comparable engine would be well-received.
That’s what I heard, I don’t see how. I could see it costing that much initially, since they have to produce custom parts and have them made, but I’d be a bit surprised if, once it’s a kit (🤞🏽) ,it’d be more than 10k.
As a Cayman owner...this does have a taste of sacrilege! But, as a Cayman owner...I completely understand why this is being pursued.. Replacement OEM engines, or rebuilds, are ungodly expensive!! That being said...you have many instances ahead, where you'll have to explain why your 987 doesn't have that 'delicious' Flat 6 sound. hahaha
Thanks for the comment. Many 997 owners have said the same to me about my 911. As for the sounds. I get the concern. However the turbo sounds my 911 makes with Honda engine - In my opinion are better. But, to each there own.
@@tuningbynick No Honda turbo engine sound can compare to that flat 6 Porsche engine sound. It is so distinctive that you can hear it from miles away(for me, many corners away on the track) and you know it is a Porsche coming.
@@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 He said the initial cost of the swap is about $25k. If I were to put $25k, I'll add a little bit more $$$ and have a rebuild Carrera 3.8L motor instead of the 2.0 Honda motor. Got to have $$$ to play with Porsches.
